13 October 2009
Announcement to London Stock Exchange
Holdings in Company
In accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules ("DTR"), Solomon Gold plc (the "Company") was informed on 12 October 2009 by Barclays PLC that, in fulfilment of its obligations under Rule 5 of the DTR, on 8 October 2009, Barclays PLC held (through Barclays Stockbrokers Ltd) 8,335,447 ordinary shares of 1 penny each in the capital of the Company, representing approximately 9.81 per cent of the Company's issued share capital.
The Company currently has 84,941,504 shares on issue.
This represents a decrease of 344,109 shares from the previous Holdings notification published by the Company in respect of Barclays on 21 August 2009.
By order of the Board
Karl Schlobohm
Company Secretary
Contacts:
Mr Karl Schlobohm
Company Secretary
Tel: +61 7 3303 0660 or kschlobohm@solomongold.com
Mr Stephen Weir
RFC Corporate Finance
Nominated Advisor
Tel +61 2 9250 0048 or Stephen.Weir@rfc.com.au